7 Picture Books for Minion Fans

Despicable Me Minion Made: Mower Minions, by Ed Miller
What’s a Minion to do when they see a commercial for a banana smoothie blender? Go crazy, of course! They want to buy the coveted fruit-frothing appliance, but they soon realize it takes hard work, as in actual jobs, to earn a paycheck. Dave, Bob, Kevin, Liam, and Stuart embark on tasks that they may or may not survive. Your kid will love this hilarious tale, featuring some of the most beloved Minions.

Minions Paradise: Phil Saves the Day!, by Ed Miller and Trey King
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Minions often run into trouble. It’s just what happens as they bring about the incidents and accidents that prove their resourcefulness. In this book, Phil accidentally sinks a cruise ship the Minions are on and they all end up on a deserted island. It’s up to Phil to make sure their dream vacation doesn’t end up a complete failure. He turns their island into a paradise that is close to perfect.

Minions Paradise: Phil Saves the Holidays!, by Trey King and Ed Miller
The Minions are still stuck in their paradise (thanks to Phil) when the holiday season rolls around. While they’ve made the best of their desert island home, they are missing out on some favorites. Eggnog, snowmen, Christmas carols, presents, and Santa Claus are all thousands of miles away. It’s up to Phil, once again, to save the day and make a memorable holiday for his Minion friends.

Minions: Dracula’s Last Birthday, by Lucy Rosen and Ed Miller
Just in time for Halloween, this Minion book features one of the evilest masters of all time, Dracula. Will he be a worthy master, or will they have to set out to start all over again? The Minions join up with Dracula for a spooky and sweet Halloween treat. Includes a page of stickers to occupy your little one long after the last page.

Minions: The Three Little Minions: A Not So Nice Fairy Tale, by Universal
Essentially a version of The Three Little Pigs, this interactive board book conveys the story Scarlett Overkill tells the three Minions in the movie. As they say their good-nights one evening, she tells them this tale as she tucks them into bed before their big mission. Perfect for a little Minion fan! If you’ve seen the movie (once or one million times), you’ll laugh along with your child.

Minions: Long Live King Bob!, by Lucy Rosen
Minion fans just learning to read will enjoy this longer length book. A condensed version of the movie, with a different starting and ending point, the plot will still be recognizable and the text accessible. Long live King Bob indeed!

Minions: Seek and Find, by Trey King and Fractured Pixels
This book features 24 colorful pages with a list of things for your child to spot. With the Minions in a variety of scenes—from a Prehistoric Beach Party to an Army March—there are plenty of items to look for and Minions to peek at. Detailed illustrations keep the book interactive. Items to look for are listed in text, not pictures, making this the perfect interactive story time with your kid.